2010-03-18 Veteran Advisory Committee Minutes

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Veterans Advisory Committee Page 4 March 18, 2010 EX- OFFICIO MEMBERS Veterans Cemetery III — Water Supply Director Fitzgerald said he had a discussion with OVS Director Mark Moses regarding the water supply at Veterans III. The MOA with Kukio Resort is expiring and they have sold the water rights. Director Fitzgerald said the County has not received a bill or any communication and is looking for information. He interprets it that the new company could charge the County for the 3,600 gallons per day which could cost $2,600 per month and with the budget restraints that could be a big issue for the County. He will provide a report at the next meeting. He is requesting for the support of members of this committee to lobby with new owners to not bill the County for a reasonable amount of time. Veterans Cemetery III — West Hawaii — Mapping Lisa Nahoopii has the information she needs to do mapping project. She will be on maternity leave, but will be doing some work from home during that time. ANNOUNCEMENTS Appreciation to Mrs. Kawamoto Carolle Brulee- Wilson shared that she attended a great seminar at the Pohakuloa Training Area and the Mayor was in attendance. During the seminar a woman (she didn't know her name, Mr. Nishimoto thinks her name is Mrs. Kawamoto) was awarded a certificate to acknowledge her volunteer efforts of planting trees or plants at the Veterans Cemeteries. Ms. Brulee- Wilson made a motion to have this committee present a Certificate to this volunteer. She will confirm her name and prepare a Certificate or letter of appreciation. Motion was unanimously passed. Veterans Cemetery III — West Hawaii — Headstone Looks Corroded Antonio Gaspar shared that his brother's headstone which was installed about two years ago looks corroded which makes it hard to read his name. He asked how it can be fixed, if a permanent marker black ink pen or black paint can be used. He asked for authorization to repair it that way. Chaiperson Fox said she will put it on the agenda for next month's meeting and provide a report at that time. Delbert Nishimoto asked what type of headstone and Antonio responded it is made of granite. Delbert also asked which mortuary assisted with ordering headstone and Antonio responded that Dodo Mortuary ordered it.